Twin militant attacks in south Kashmir

Suspected militants fired upon police party near general bus stand in main town Anantnag on Friday evening.

According to locals, a loud bang was also heard as the firing was on.

There was however no report of any injuries, they said.

“Firing by militants was repulsed by police near bus stand Anantnag. No loss of life and property was reported. Area is under cordon,” said deputy inspector general of (DIG) South Kashmir range, S P Pani.

Earlier, militants had fired upon a police vehicle in Bonigham area of Qazigund on this afternoon. However, none was injured in the attack.

DIG South Kashmir said militants attacked a police vehicle in Bonigham but none was injured in the attack.